The botanicals behind gentle care
Every essential oil we use is chosen with intention — not just for its scent, but for the quiet work it does on your skin. Here are three of our most treasured ingredients, and why they matter.
Ylang Ylang
Cananga odorata
The heart-opening bloom
Steam-distilled from the star-shaped flowers of the ylang ylang tree, this deeply floral oil has been treasured for centuries in apothecary and perfumery alike. We love it not for its scent alone — though it is exquisite — but for the way it nourishes and balances the skin.
Naturally balances sebum production — gentle enough for both dry and oily skin
Supports skin cell regeneration, helping to soften the appearance of fine lines
Calming to the nervous system when inhaled — a grounding aromatherapy experience
Antibacterial properties help keep congested skin clear without stripping
Best for
Mature, combination, and stressed skin; evening wind-down rituals
Rose Geranium
Pelargonium graveolens
The balancing rose
Not a true rose, but carrying all of its gentle grace. Rose geranium is steam-distilled from the leaves of the geranium plant, yielding an oil that is both floral and softly green. It's one of our most versatile oils — particularly beloved for its ability to bring harmony to skin that can't quite make up its mind.
Regulates oil production without over-drying — ideal for combination skin
Hormone-balancing aroma that eases tension and mood swings
Gently astringent, helping to tone and tighten the complexion
Soothes irritation and redness, making it suitable for reactive skin
Best for
Combination, hormonal, and sensitive skin; daily facial skincare
House Clear Skin Blend
Made by Dermot Signature Blend
Our signature recipe
This is our own creation — a carefully balanced blend of tea tree, lavender, frankincense, and sweet orange, formulated here in County Down. Each oil plays a role: tea tree clarifies, lavender calms, frankincense heals, and sweet orange brightens. Together they create something greater than the sum of their parts — a blend designed to bring congested, troubled skin back into balance.
Targets blemishes and breakouts with a multi-oil approach
Tea tree provides natural antibacterial action without harsh chemicals
Lavender and frankincense work together to reduce inflammation and scarring
Sweet orange adds a gentle brightening effect and uplifting aroma
Fully transparent — you know exactly what's in every drop
Best for
Congested, acne-prone, and combination skin; teenage and adult breakouts
"We never use synthetic fragrance. Every scent you encounter in our products comes from a real plant — pressed, distilled, or blended by hand in our County Down apothecary."
That's not just a promise — it's the foundation of everything we make. Because when you're caring for sensitive, fragile, or reactive skin, what you leave out matters just as much as what you put in.